In February, the sun shone brightly and the sky was cloudless.
Dr. Wen was sitting in the clinic sorting through the dried herbs. Occasionally, he would pick up a piece with muddy roots and think of the vegetable porridge that Jiang Sheng made, and he couldn't help but smile.
Wang Xiaozhu also helped with the drying, and seeing the young doctor's smile, she mustered up her courage and asked, "What is Dr. Wen smiling about?"
Wen Zhiyun snapped out of her reverie, subconsciously treasuring her memories with her sister, and then said, "I was thinking, should the clinic hire two more female doctors? It's too much work for you to do it all by yourself."
As her massage skills improved, Xiaozhu gradually became the most beloved female physician in Anshui County. All the ladies of high status loved to invite her to their homes for a chat.
But Xiaozhu was just one person after all. Not only was it hard work working non-stop, but when both ladies invited her at the same time, it wouldn't look good to refuse either of them, and it would also easily offend them.
In the past, it was difficult to recruit female doctors because the future of this profession was uncertain and the pay was low.
Now that Xiaozhu has carved out her own niche, and the ladies are known for their generous rewards, even the usually easygoing Wen Zhiyun can't help but consider expanding the Wen Family Medical Clinic.
"Xiaozhu, what do you think?" he asked gently.
Although he was the fourth child in his family, Wen Xiaosi was always protected by his older and younger brothers because he was the same age as Changyan but lacked Changyan's shrewdness and resilience. Occasionally, when he encountered some fierce aunts and uncles, even Jiang Sheng would stand in front of him.
Gradually, he developed a gentle and mild-mannered nature. Even though it was his own clinic, he would still consider Wang Xiaozhu's feelings if he wanted to hire another female doctor.
This gave Wang Xiaozhu a sense of being respected, something her brother Wang Xiaosong could not provide.
She bit her lower lip and nodded seriously, "If Dr. Wen is willing to take them in, then so be it. Xiaozhu will help teach them."
Wen Zhiyun smiled slightly and carefully wrote down the recruitment notice. Before she could post it, a patient came to the clinic.
To be precise, they were uninvited guests.
With both legs broken, Wang Yuyao was carried by two servants and gently placed in the Wen family clinic. She looked around and finally her eyes fell on the timid Wen Zhiyun, a hint of jealousy flashing in them.
"Miss, is there anything you need?" Wang Xiaozhu asked politely as she approached, unaware of the situation.
Wang Yuyao snapped out of her daze and said coldly, "My leg is broken and needs to be set."
Wang Xiaozhu is only good at massage; setting broken legs is beyond her skill range, so she can only turn to Dr. Wen for help.
Wen Zhiyun pursed her lips, feeling uneasy.
He knew that Wang Yuyao had come to cause trouble, but Dr. Wu had said that once someone enters the clinic, they are a patient, and as a doctor, he could never refuse to admit a patient.
In the doctor's eyes, there are only two kinds of people in this world.
Patients and non-patients.
As she thought this, Wang Yuyao's face gradually blurred. Wen Zhiyun took a deep breath, stepped forward to take her pulse and check her wounds, and even lifted the bandaged wooden board.
"Miss," Wen Zhiyun said softly, "your bone has been set, and it's not time to change the medicine yet. It's best not to move around unless necessary. Lying flat is the best way to heal."
This is the truth, and it's what a doctor says from the bottom of his heart.
Wang Yuyao's eyes flickered as she looked Wen Zhiyun up and down. The image of Fang Heng protecting this person behind him inexplicably popped into her mind, and she felt displeased.
"How long have you been running this clinic?" she suddenly asked.
Wen Zhiyun was taken aback, "It's been open for... about half a year."
Wang Yuyao nodded, then looked around. "Don't worry, I won't use my own leg to cause you trouble. I'm not that stupid."
Her visit to the clinic was merely a way to confirm her identity as a patient and, in turn, expose the hidden dangers that no one else was paying attention to.
"Dr. Wen, right? Your clinic has been open for about half a year. Do you have the qualifications to practice medicine?"
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhiyun was slightly taken aback, while Xiao Zhu next to him widened her eyes in surprise.
How could she not know that practicing medicine requires qualifications?
In Xieyang County, anyone who knows a few folk remedies is considered a miracle doctor by the people, a physician whom many would beg for on their knees. Not to mention a proper doctor like Wen Zhiyun, who knows acupuncture and medicine, ordinary people wouldn't dare to invite him to their homes for treatment unless they had some spare food.
“The Great Yu Dynasty has regulations that doctors need medical qualifications to open clinics; otherwise, they are just itinerant doctors and cannot treat patients or prescribe medicine.” Wang Yuyao liked the two’s reaction. “Don’t think that Anshui County is a small county like Xieyang County where no one cares if you don’t have the qualifications to practice medicine. Here, you will be imprisoned.”
Wen Zhiyun is short and physically weak; if he were to end up in jail, it would be disastrous.
Wang Xiaozhu was extremely anxious. Taking advantage of her low profile, she retreated step by step until she finally reached the doorway. She then turned and ran towards the Zanhua Courtyard, her mind filled with the desire to find the eldest and fifth young masters for help.
When she stormed into the workshop like a madwoman, hysterically shouting "Save Doctor Wen!", Jiang Sheng and Chang Yan were both startled.
"What happened to Fourth Brother?" the two asked in unison.
Wang Xiaozhu gestured awkwardly and relayed the story haltingly.
Upon hearing that Wen Zhiyun might go to jail, Jiang Sheng panicked and rushed to Wen's Medical Clinic.
Changyan grabbed her arm helplessly, "Don't worry, Fourth Brother won't go to jail so soon."
From filing a complaint with the government office to the sentencing and then to being imprisoned, it takes at least one or two days.
Besides, can two legs run as fast as a horse-drawn carriage?
Perhaps it was Chang Yan's calm demeanor that affected Jiang Sheng and Wang Xiaozhu. They gradually calmed down, got into the carriage, and were driven by Jiang Si to the Wen family's medical clinic.
Inside the carriage.
Changyan patiently inquired, "Was Fourth Brother scared at the time?"
Wang Xiaozhu looked back blankly, "No, Dr. Wen wasn't afraid, he was just stunned."
Having figured things out, Changyan asked again, "What are your plans for Fourth Brother recently?"
Wang Xiaozhu's lips twitched, recalling their previous conversation, "We plan to expand our recruitment of female doctors."
Chang Yan was completely relieved and closed his eyes to rest.
Jiang Sheng stared wide-eyed at Wang Xiaozhu, who exchanged worried glances repeatedly.
Finally, the carriage stopped in front of the clinic.
Accompanying them were Prefect He and his yamen runners, who had come to investigate after receiving a report.
The Fang family had just arrived when the Sun family started causing trouble, which displeased He Chengzhang greatly. He also gave Wang Yuyao a cold shoulder. "Who filed a complaint with the yamen, saying that someone is unqualified to practice medicine?"
“Your Excellency, I am a commoner.” Wang Yuyao was unable to stand up and could only give a symbolic bow. “The doctor at this Wen family clinic is not qualified to practice medicine. He is a traveling physician who has violated the requirements of Dayu for physicians. According to the law, he should be imprisoned and sentenced to five years in prison.”
He Chengzhang looked at Wen Zhiyun with a cold face, then his tone softened considerably, as if he had thought of something. "Little doctor, is there anything you want to say?"
Surprisingly, they gave Dr. Wen a chance to argue his point.
Wen Zhiyun bit her lip, reached into her sleeve, and was about to take something out.
Changyan squeezed through the crowd, blinking his eyes, "Fourth Brother, the clinic is too crowded. Let's talk at the government office."
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